Job description
WHAT: Teaching Assistant supporting pupils in primary and secondary school - become a role model!
WHERE: Based in Monmouthshire
WHEN: February 2021
Teaching Personnel are working closely with primary and secondary schools looking to offer paid intern-ships for aspiring teachers! We are looking for teaching assistants who can work full time Monday to Friday for the rest of the academic year. Having a passion or experience working or volunteering with children is desirable but not essential. Any experience will be taken into account. What has worked well previously in this type of role is candidates with youth work, care, nursing, coaching, drama and personal experience with children. Your personality and attitude is the main factor when choosing the successful teaching assistant. A minimum of core GCSE’s is required.
The job of a teaching assistant is a vital role in education it bridges the gap between teacher and student to digest information, motivate and encourage to fulfil their potential. This teaching assistant role consists of working 1:1 and in small groups with children with either challenging behaviour or special educational needs. You will build a rapport with the child in order to gain their attention and help them focus on the work, aiding their learning. The types of special needs you will be supporting are autism, ADHD, hearing and visual impairment, social and emotional and mental health!
You'll be joining a large team of teaching assistants that support the whole schools needs. There is an opportunity to work in a special needs resource base (SNRB) within one of the school where you will be primarily situated. You'll be supporting the children with learning as well as well-being in the SNRB and mainstream classes.
Teaching Assistant Intern:
- Must have an enhanced DBS (assistance provided)
- Registered with the education workforce council (assistance provided)
- A minimum of core GCSE's
- Available full time
- Safeguarding Trained (assistance provided)
The Headteachers of these schools are looking for someone who wants a career in education. There will be many training opportunities provided for the successful teaching assistant as well as mentor at each school. Use this opportunity to get your career started in education.
If you are interested in the role then click apply via the link today!
**Interviews are to be held ASAP via zoom**
See what our staff have to say about their experience with us
"Teaching Personnel have been great, in particular Lewis Ellis. They’ve given me a footstep into education which I’m hoping to continue a career in. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a career in education."
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please see teachingpersonnel.com/privacy-notice